The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is pleased to name the members of its newly formed advisory board, a body designed to assist the organization in advancing its mission to protect the First Amendment rights of the comics art form.…
Author: Betsy Gomez
Defending Manga: The Ryan Matheson Story
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is proud to release Defending Manga: The Ryan Matheson Story, a short documentary video recounting the young American citzen’s fight for justice after being wrongfully accused of criminal activity because of fantasy and humor…
Chip Kidd Takes Action to FREE PERSEPOLIS
Chip Kidd — designer extraordinaire, writer, comics devotee, and CBLDF supporter — has added his voice to the cacophony decrying the attempt to ban Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis in Chicago schools. Recently, Kidd compiled a series of #FreePersepolis memes, calling on…
Last Weekend to Get Personalized Exclusives from Jaime Hernandez and Brian Wood
Two legendary creators are graciously donating their time to CBLDF: Love & Rockets co-creator Jaime Hernandez and bestselling creator Brian Wood! Both are personalizing exclusive premiums for the Fund, and this is the last weekend to get these exclusives —…
IRONY: Lane Tech Had Banned Book Club Before PERSEPOLIS Ban
A recent Chicago Tribune article caught our eye. The topic: 451 Degrees, a book club that reads exclusively banned books. What’s ironic about this particular club is that it exists at Lane Tech College Prep, the school at the center…
BPAL Supports CBLDF with CORALINE Inspired Fragrances
Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab has been a long-time supporter of CBLDF. This week saw the release of another series of fragrances to benefit our work protecting free speech. This series is inspired by Neil Gaiman’s award-winning bestseller Coraline! Here’s the…
CPS Responds to PERSEPOLIS Defenders
A week ago, CBLDF joined the National Coalition Against Censorship’s Kids’ Right to Read Project, the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, and more in sending a letter to Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennet, denouncing the removal of Marjane…
Chance to Get Rare Personalized Premiums Ends Soon
CBLDF has always been blessed by some amazing creator support. Right now, two legendary creators are graciously donating their time and signing hands to our work defending the First Amendment: Love & Rockets co-creator Jaime Hernandez is personalizing an exclusive…
Missing the Point on PERSEPOLIS
The attempt to ban Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis from Chicago schools awoke immediate protest among students, teachers, parents, and free speech advocates such as CBLDF. The circumstances behind the ban are still unclear, but a recent opinion article in The Atlantic…
WTTW’s Chicago Tonight on PERSEPOLIS Ban
Last night, WTTW’s Chicago Tonight aired a 15-minute segment, trying to get to the real story about the reported Persepolis ban. Barbara Jones, Executive Director of ALA’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, joined Lane Tech students and a representative from the Chicago Teachers Union to talk about the ban. Click through for video of the segment.